Paint Technician

Vertu Motors plc; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Rewards platform discounts

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Tool insurance

Pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Job summary

Vertu Accident Repair Centre Harrogate is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to deliver high-quality paint and bodywork to franchised dealership standards. The role emphasizes precision, speed, and craftsmanship, with a focus on producing top-quality finishes on every vehicle.

You will be responsible for thorough paint preparation, applying water-based finishes, and ensuring work is completed to the highest standards while maintaining efficient productivity and a strong customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in all areas of paint preparation.
• Strong knowledge of water-based paint techniques.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and great attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete all paint and bodywork to the highest standards.
• Work efficiently to agreed timeframes and maintain strong productivity levels.
• Ensure every vehicle is fully prepared, finished, and quality checked.
• Contribute to an outstanding customer experience with every job completed.

Skills

Paint preparation

Water-based paints

Quality workmanship

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Vertu Accident Repair Centre Harrogate

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Vertu Accident Repair Centre in Harrogate as a Paint Technician.

If you’re looking to work for one of the UK’s largest and most successful motor retail groups using the latest equipment, technology and tools—this could be the perfect next step in your career. We’re offering a basic salary of £35,360 plus an OTE of £47,000.

About The Role

As a Vehicle Painter, you’ll carry out high‑quality body repair and paintwork, ensuring every vehicle is finished to franchised dealership standards. You’ll take pride in your craftsmanship, focusing on precision, speed and quality in everything you do.

You Will

• Complete all paint and bodywork to the highest standards
• Work efficiently to agreed timeframes and maintain strong productivity levels
• Ensure every vehicle is fully prepared, finished, and quality checkedContribute to an outstanding customer experience with every job completed

About You

To be successful, you will need:

• Experience in all areas of paint preparation
• Strong knowledge of water‑based paint techniques
• A commitment to quality workmanship and great attention to detail
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment

You must have experience as a Vehicle Painter, Paint Technician or Paint Sprayer within a bodyshop environment, and must also hold a Full UK Driving licence.

Benefits

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Tool Insurance
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity